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| Featured Articles |
Redundancy in EtherNet/IP systems
InTech, August 2011
By Alain Grenier
Article explores the balance between the cost of ensuring systems redundancy in an EtherNet/IP network and the cost of failure within a system and inevitably lost production.
FM Goals Drive BACnet Planning
Building Operating Management, August 2011
Facility managers should do diligent homework to ensure they are taking full advantage of the capabilities of BACnet and that the system fully addresses facility requirements in such areas as energy, sustainability, flexibility and comfort.
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Cut costs and boost efficiency in mining
Process and Control Engineering, June 2011
By Kevin Gomez
Australia’s mining industry is now increasingly introducing fieldbus technology to optimise asset management and maintenance routines as well as introducing process efficiencies linked to field level network communication.
Wide World of Wireless
Flow Control, May 2011
By Matt Migliore
The existence of two wireless standards initiatives for industry (i.e., ISA100 and WirelessHART) has been a source of contention for some end-users, device manufacturers, and those involved with the respective standards themselves.
PROFINET gains process acceptance
Control Engineering Europe, June 2011
By Peter Wenzel, Profibus and Profinet International
PROFIBUS PA is already widely used in process facilities. However, an integrated communication system such as PROFINET is essential to enable complete integration of centralised process-related operations of a plant with downstream applications involving mostly discrete processes, such as filling and packaging.
Transitioning from Fieldbus to Ethernet
By Joan Jacinto
Totally Integrated Automation
PROFINET specifications bring to Ethernet the kind of real-time, deterministic capabilities required for plant floors. At the same time, it delivers on support for wireless networks along with enhanced troubleshooting, diagnostics and integration with existing fieldbus and business networks.
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| Product Announcements |
_thumb.jpg) GE adds Profinet to PACSystems
PACSystems with PROFINET can operate in high-noise areas and cover large distances in real time with an elegant redundancy capability to maximize uptime.
_thumb.jpg) ProComSol enhances DevCom2000 HART Software
Enhancements in Rev. 1.6 include platform independence to work on the variety of mobile devices available such as PDAs and Smartphones.
_thumb.jpg) Siemens announces OLM optical link modules for Profibus
OLM P22 and OLM G22 modules each have two optical Profibus interfaces using bayonet fiber optic connector (BFOC) technology and two electrical sub-D type interfaces.
_thumb.jpg) Binder-USA releases CAN-Bus Cable
The single-ended cordsets are offered in both male and female versions with 5 gold-plated contacts.
_thumb.jpg) HMS releases Anybus CompactCom for BACnet/IP
Anybus CompactCom can be embedded into air conditioning equipment, pumps, ventilation devices etc. in order to enable communication with the BACnet/IP network.
Other Product Announcements
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| Resources |
Wapice releases Free CAN diagnostic tool
CANrunner can monitor real-time data on CAN bus, analyze and catch problems on a CAN bus, and view CAN bus statistics.
sercos/IP Library Released as Open Source Software
The driver software is available for download in C# source code without any license fees or usage limitations.
ABB publishes brochure on 2600T family of pressure transmitters
The brochure highlights a comprehensive range of pressure measurement products, stressing reliability and simplified installation and configuration.
Siemon provides 3D Cable Models through Autodesk Web Service
Building and network designers can now find Siemon cabling product models through the Autodesk Seek web service.
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| Application Stories |
Refinery Benefits from Smart Devices
Automation World, July 2011
Beginning in 2002, engineers at the MOL Danube Refinery near Budapest, Hungary made the strategic decision to install HART-enabled devices throughout their operation. The results have been award-winning, and extremely profitable.
Monitoring disparate equipment not designed for fieldbus use
Control Engineering Europe, June 2011
Genzyme used about 30 HMS Anybus Communicator gateways to enable consistent SCADA management across a variety of mixed laboratory equipment, which was not initially designed to communicate with fieldbuses.
Browse more application stories on the Fieldbus Networks portal. |
| White Papers |
Five Critical Factors for Selecting Fieldbus Valve Manifolds
Automation.com, May 2011
By Enrico De Carolis, Numatics
White paper presents the five crucial factors that controls engineers, specifiers, and buyers must consider before selecting pneumatic fieldbus valve manifolds - commissioning, distribution, modularity, diagnostics, and recovery - while outlining the shortcomings of conventional approaches.
Browse more white papers on the Fieldbus Networks portal. |
| Company & Organizational News |
Moore Industries Promotes Scott Saunders to COO
Scott Saunders has added Chief Operations Officer to his current role as VP Sales & Marketing, while Gary Prentice has been named the company’s National Sales Director.
ASM accredited as Profibus Competence Center in Saudi Arabia
The ASM Competence Center will support companies in new product development, provide technical support for Profibus, allow demonstrations of interoperability of products and provide training programmes.
CLPA releases CC-Link IE Field Network safety specifications
CC-Link IE Field Network with integrated safety meets international safety standards for SIL3 compliance and follows IEC61784-3:2010 for functional safety fieldbuses.
Fieldbus Foundation brings more information through HSE with Wireless and Remote I/O
Plant Engineering, June 2011
The Fieldbus Foundation announced the latest progress on its Wireless and Remote I/O (WIO) technology, including a suite of solutions to assist automation suppliers in developing WIO devices. WIO will enable the utilization of an open, interoperable fieldbus automation infrastructure incorporating Foundation fieldbus High Speed Ethernet (HSE) and industrial wireless applications
FDT Technology Recognized as ANSI/ISA Standard
ANSI formally approved Field Device Tools (FDT) Technology standards, previously adopted internationally as IEC 62453.
Browse more company and organizational news on the Fieldbus Networks portal. |
| Featured Training |
PROFIBUS Certified Network Engineering Class
September 12, 2011 - September 16, 2011
Location: Johnson City, TN, USA
In this hands-on training you will dive into the installation, operation and maintenance of PROFIBUS products and networks. This course is an intensive, four-day training program.
PROFINET One-day Training Class
September 14, 2011
Location: Rochester, NY, USA
This class prepares the student to apply PROFINET in his/her own project. Technical details of the technology are provided along with practical demonstrations.
Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments (TI25)
September 26, 2011 - September 30, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This popular course offers a combination of practical information and hands-on experience, covering proper installation, calibration, and maintenance of electronic instruments.
Introduction to ISA100—A Universal Family of Wireless Standards for Industrial Automation (IC85W1)
November 2, 2011
2:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
This course provides insight into the architecture of the ISA100 family of standards, future directions, and how the family will provide an integrated approach to industrial wireless.
Deployment of ISA100.11a—The First Standard of the ISA100 Universal Family of Wireless...
December 7, 2011
2:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
This course provides participant an understanding of deployment approaches for ISA100.11a, expected performance, and site issues.
Browse more training and seminar opportunities on the Fieldbus Networks portal.
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| Featured Events |
ISA Automation Week 2011
October 17, 2011 - October 20, 2011
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
This world-class conference will cover seven technical tracks in depth and will be designed with information critical to several identified automation and control career paths. ISA Automation Week provides you with the opportunity to get the best unbiased knowledge available to help you in your jobs and your future.
2011 Emerson Global Users Exchange
October 24, 2011 - October 28, 2011
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Exchanging Ideas...Creating Solutions is the theme of this year's conference, to be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Attendees overwhelmingly feel the different ideas and proven solutions from the presentations of users and experts at the conference is the main driving force to attend.
Automation Fair 2011
November 16, 2011 - November 17, 2011
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Join us in Chicago as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Automation Fair. A great opportunity to explore a wide variety of smart, safe, sustainable manufacturing solutions geared toward improving your business profitability. And, best of all, it's FREE.
AUTOMATION 2011
November 23, 2011 - November 25, 2011
Location: Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg "Automation" exhibition is the largest independent specialized international exhibition on industrial automation and computer technologies in Russia.
EPSG holds 11 conferences in 5 countries
The Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group will hold eleven conferences in France, Germany, the UK, Italy and Switzerland, starting in September this year.
Browse more industry events on the Fieldbus Networks portal.
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